Pakistani cueist Mohammad Asif has once again brought global recognition to Pakistan by winning the IBSF World Snooker Championship for the third time. In a thrilling final held in Qatar, Asif defeated Iran’s reigning Asian champion, Ali Ghareghozlou, with a score of 5-3, securing the coveted title and making history for Pakistan.
Asif’s opponent, Ali Ghareghozlou, is a formidable player on the international snooker circuit. Known for his precision and skill, Ghareghozlou put up a strong fight throughout the 9-frame match. However, Asif’s tactical mastery and consistency ultimately led him to victory, underscoring his status as one of the world’s top amateur cueists.
A Historic Win for Pakistan
With this third championship title, Mohammad Asif’s accomplishment cements his legacy as one of Pakistan’s greatest snooker players and enhances the country’s reputation in the world of cue sports.
Recent Champions of the IBSF World Snooker Championship
The IBSF World Snooker Championship, a highly respected event in amateur snooker, has crowned several champions over the past few years, each representing different countries and showcasing the sport’s global appeal:
- 2024: Mohammad Asif (Pakistan)
- 2023: Amir Sarkhosh (Iran)
- 2022: Pankaj Advani (India)
- 2021: Ahsan Ramzan (Pakistan)
- 2020: Championship was cancelled due to the pandemic
- 2019: Mohammad Asif (Pakistan)
Asif’s journey through the 2024 championship was nothing short of remarkable. Setting a new tournament record, he achieved six century breaks, a feat that reflects his exceptional technical skill and focus. His path to the final saw him defeating Cyprus’ Michael Georgiou 5-3 in an intense semi-final, displaying his prowess and resilience on the table.
A Career of Dedication and Excellence
At 42 years old, Mohammad Asif, hailing from Faisalabad, first claimed the IBSF World Snooker Championship title in 2012 and captured his second title in 2019. Now, with his third win in 2024, Asif has not only brought another accolade to Pakistan but has also inspired a new generation of Pakistani cueists to pursue excellence on the world stage. His performance serves as a reminder of Pakistan’s growing prominence in international snooker, bringing pride to his nation and laying the groundwork for future achievements in the sport.
2024 World Snooker Men Championships Men: Pakistan vs Iran Final
The 2024 World Snooker Championships Men – Doha, Qatar entered the final stage to be held on Wednesday, 6th November 2024. The cueists to compete for World Champion title are Pakistan’s Two-time World Champion Muhammad Asif and mastro Iranian Ali Gharahgozlou.
Results
| Last 24 | Last 16 | Quarter Final | Final | |||||||||||
| 17 | Tirdad Azadipour | 2 | 1 | Yongjun Park | 3 | |||||||||
| 16 | Mahmoud Elhareedy | 4 | 16 | Mahmoud Elhareedy | 4 | 16 | Mahmoud Elhareedy | 4 | ||||||
| 9 | Chang Yu Kiu | 4 | 9 | Chang Yu Kiu | 3 | 8 | Harvey Chandler | 1 | ||||||
| 24 | Mohammad Reza Hassan | 0 | 8 | Harvey Chandler | 4 | 16 | Mahmoud Elhareedy | 0 | ||||||
| 21 | Thaha Irshath | 2 | 5 | Passakorn Suwannawat | 1 | 12 | Ali Gharahgozlou | 5 | ||||||
| 12 | Ali Gharahgozlou | 4 | 12 | Ali Gharahgozlou | 4 | 12 | Ali Gharahgozlou | 4 | ||||||
| 13 | Nicolas Mortreux | 3 | 20 | Darryl Hill | 3 | 4 | Sourav Kothari | 1 | ||||||
| 20 | Darryl Hill | 4 | 4 | Sourav Kothari | 4 | 12 | Ali Gharahgozlou Iran | |||||||
| 19 | Awais Munir | 3 | 3 | Asjad Iqbal | 2 | 23 | Muhammad Asif Pakistan | |||||||
| 14 | Michael Georgiou | 4 | 14 | Michael Georgiou | 4 | 14 | Michael Georgiou | 4 | ||||||
| 11 | Siyavosh Mozayani | 1 | 22 | Xiaolong Liang | 4 | 22 | Xiaolong Liang | 3 | ||||||
| 22 | Xiaolong Liang | 4 | 6 | Brendan O`Donoghue | 1 | 14 | Michael Georgiou | 3 | ||||||
| 23 | Muhammad Asif | 4 | 7 | Ahmed Saif | 3 | 23 | Muhammad Asif | 5 | ||||||
| 10 | Ali Alobaidli | 1 | 23 | Muhammad Asif | 4 | 23 | Muhammad Asif | 4 | ||||||
| 15 | Mohamed Shehab | 4 | 15 | Mohamed Shehab | 4 | 15 | Mohamed Shehab | 1 | ||||||
| 18 | Alexander Widau | 0 | 2 | Rodion Judin | 0 | |||||||||
